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Duong Lam Ancient Village One Day

About 50 km from the west of Hanoi, Duong Lam Ancient Village is situated in Son Tay town. It is one of the most unique sites since it retains all the basic characteristics of Vietnamese ancient villages with village gate, banyan tree, well and communal house's court.
Duration 8 hours
Private tour available in French, Chinese, English
Private tour pricing from 55 USD per person
Group tour available in French, Chinese, English
Group tour pricing from 155 USD per person

Highlights

Enjoy the peaceful & quiet atmosphere of rural life in Vietnam

Get to know the traditional village's cultural symbols in the Red River Delta

Enjoy interesting talks & authentic lunch with a local family in thier ancient houses

Get more knowledge about Vietnam’s history and two heroes of the country in the past Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen

Explore the magnificent Mia Pagoda

Description

- 08:30 Our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

- 09:30 Our first stop is the Ancient Citadel of Son Tay.

- 10:00 We continue northwest to Duong Lam Ancient Village, a bastion of ancient Vietnamese farming culture.

+ Discover Mong Phu Temple
+ Pass through the original village gate that was built in devotion to Duong Lam’s kings
+ Visit some more ancient houses and talking to the locals that live in them

- 12:00 We will sit down for lunch within the laterite walls of Duong Lam.

- 13:00 With our stomachs full, we will head to Mia Pagoda, constructed in the early 15th century and featuring 287 statues differently sized statues.

- 14:00 Our last stop will be a historical one to the temples of Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung, each was built over a thousand years ago to honour two national heroes who were born here and helped to claim Vietnamese independence against the Chinese.

- 15:00 We will return to the car after this and drive back to Hanoi

- 16:30 Arrive at your hotel. Tour ends

What’s included & not included

Pick up & drop off at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by private car

Professional English speaking tour guide

All Entrance and sightseeing tickets

Vietnamese must-try lunch

Tissues and water on coach

Personal expenses

Drinks on meal

Other services not clearly mentioned above

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